Indianapolis Museum of Art Staff visit Havana, Cuba with artist William Rasdell in preparation for the Star Studio Exhibition, 'African Roots in Cuban Soil.' The IMA team documented much of Havana, including Callejon de Hamel a place filled with art, music and dance.

Shot on location in 2005 in Havana, Cuba, this video features Elias Aseff Alfonso discussing the work of artist Salvador Gonzales Escalona, the inspiration for much of Salvador's work, the history and ever changing story of Callejon de Hamel - Hamel's Alley which includes a tour and discussion of the symbolism and meaning of all the murals. Elias is assistant to Salvador Gonzales Escalona and is very knowledgeable on contemporary art in Cuba as well as the history of the island.